Hard capsule composition and method of use

Abstract

A method for making clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsules by creating the first phase of the biphasic system using seaweed extract, gellan gum, metallic element, maltol extract, seaweed extract and water. A filler is created for the first phase of the biphasic network by blending water, galactomannan extract, and cellulose. The filler is then mixed into the system forming a biphasic system, a first pin is then dripped into the blend and then a second pin is then dripped into the blend. Blowing hot air on the dipped pins, which then blows away water on the outer surface of the dipped pins to bond and lock moisture to the cellulose. A large diameter capsule piece is removed from the first pin and a small diameter capsule piece is removed from the second pin, wherein each capsule piece has an outer surface which is mechanically and dimensionally stable.

1. A method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule consisting essentially of:
 a. creating a first phase of a biphasic system using a seaweed extract, a gellan gum, a metallic element, a maltol extract, and water; 
 b. creating a filler for the first phase of the biphasic network by blending water, a crystalline alcohol, a galactomannan extract, and a cellulose at a temperature less than 80 Fahrenheit; 
 c. mixing the filler into the first phase network system forming a biphasic system; 
 d. dipping a first pin with a large diameter into the blend while maintaining the blend a temperature of not more than 80 degrees Fahrenheit; 
 e. dipping a second pin with a small diameter into the blend while maintaining the blend at a temperature of not more than 80 degrees Fahrenheit and wherein the second pin small diameter is from 1 percent to 10 percent less in diameter than the large diameter; 
 f. blowing hot air on the dipped pins in a chamber with a humidity that is no more than 25 percent blowing away water on an outer surface of the dipped pins to bond and lock moisture to the cellulose, the remaining moisture level is from 5.0 to 7.0 percent; 
 g. removing a large diameter capsule piece from the first pin and a small diameter capsule piece from the second pin, wherein each capsule piece has an outer surface which is mechanically and dimensionally stable; and 
 h. inserting a dosage amount between the first and second capsule pieces, assembling the capsule pieces together with an interference fit forming a dosage capsule that resists cracking, brittleness, and humidity and moisture conditions. 
 
     
     
       2. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the dosage amount is dry or liquid. 
     
     
       3. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 2 , wherein the liquid is a liquid extract, a liquid oil, a marine oil, a fish oil, a lipid, an oil vitamin, a synthetic oil, a vegetable oil, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
       4. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the dosage amount is a member of the group consisting of:
 a dry botanical ingredient, a marine extract, a vitamin supplement, or combinations thereof. 
 
     
     
       5. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the dosage amount is a pharmaceutical dosage amount. 
     
     
       6. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 5 , wherein the pharmaceutical dosage amount that is a member of the group consisting of:
 aspirin, antihistamine, acetaminophen, an anti-inflammatory, an antibiotic, and combinations thereof. 
 
     
     
       7. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the dosage amount is a nutritional dosage amount. 
     
     
       8. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the hot air is at a temperature from 70 degrees Celsius to 77 degrees Celsius. 
     
     
       9. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the hot air is blown on the capsule until a water activity measures from 0.10 to 0.60. 
     
     
       10. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the maltol extract is a member of the group consisting of:
 larch bark, pine needles, chicory and roasted malt, and combinations thereof. 
 
     
     
       11. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the seaweed extract is a member of the group consisting of:
 carrageenan, red seaweed, brown seaweed, funoran algae, red algae, brown algae, green algae, kelp, other marine plants, and combinations thereof. 
 
     
     
       12. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the metallic element is a member of the group consisting of:
 potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and combinations thereof. 
 
     
     
       13. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the gellan gum is a member of the group consisting of:
 polysaccharides and combinations thereof. 
 
     
     
       14. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the crystalline alcohol is a member of the group consisting of:
 dextrose, glucose, sorbitol, manitol, fructose, fruit sugar derivative alcohols, and combinations thereof. 
 
     
     
       15. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the galactomannan extract is a member of the group consisting of:
 mannan, locust bean gum, carob, carob gum, carob bean gum, carboin, guar gum, tragacanth gum, and combinations thereof. 
 
     
     
       16. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , wherein the clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule is a suppository or an oral dosage capsule. 
     
     
       17. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , further comprises the step of adding a flavoring additive to the filler, the first phase network or combinations thereof. 
     
     
       18. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 16 , wherein the flavoring additive is a member of the group consisting of:
 citrus flavoring, mint flavoring, rum flavors, other fruit flavors, bubblegum flavoring, vanilla flavoring, chocolate flavoring, licorice flavoring or coffee flavoring, and combinations thereof. 
 
     
     
       19. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of adding an edible coloring to the first phase network, the filler or combinations thereof. 
     
     
       20. The method for making a clear hard vegetarian gelatin free two piece capsule of  claim 18 , wherein the edible coloring is a member of the group consisting of:
 azoquinophthalone triphenylmethane, xanthene, or indigoid dyes, iron oxides, iron hydroxides, titanium dioxides, carbon black, riboflavin, carotenes, anthocyanines, tumeric, cochineal extracts, chlorophyllin, canthaxanthin, caramel, betannin, and combinations thereof.